Ever for the reason that 992-generation Porsche 911 made its debut on the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Present, followers have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the track-focused GT3. Porsche delivered the products revealing the automotive in full and confirming all the specs together with the $162,350 worth.

The 992 911 GT3 sticks to a well-known system of naturally aspirated energy, light-weight supplies, and excessive downforce. Additionally like earlier generations, the brand new automotive can also be intently aligned with the latest 911 GT3 Cup race car.

The engine is a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-6 that is shared with the Cup racer. Right here it generates a peak 502 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque, and willingly revs to 9,000 rpm. It additionally presents sharp throttle response thanks to 6 unbiased throttle our bodies, in line with Porsche. The engine additionally options dry-sump lubrication however skips electronically managed mounts as these have been deemed to be not well worth the added weight.

Talking of weight, the curb weight measures in at 3,152 kilos, Andreas Preuninger, who’s liable for the event of Porsche’s GT vehicles, has beforehand said. That is about the identical because the outgoing mannequin, which is spectacular as the brand new automotive has grown in measurement.

To get weight down the engineers changed extra metallic components with lighter carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, together with for the hood, rear decklid and rear wing. As anticipated, the rear wing options swan-neck struts. By mounting to the highest floor of the wing, there’s extra floor space on the underside aspect of the wing and in consequence extra downforce. It is a design taken straight out of motorsport, although we’re certain not everybody might be happy. Don’t be concerned, a GT3 Touring model minus the wing can also be coming.

Extra aerodynamic options are discovered within the entrance fascia which has an adjustable lip spoiler and diffuser that may be arrange in levels for observe use. The rear wing can also be adjustable. Because of this, the GT3’s aerodynamics might be switched between a avenue setup and a efficiency setup. The latter will increase downforce by as much as 150% over the outgoing GT3, and even the road setup generates about 50% extra downforce than earlier than.

Consumers will have the ability to select between a 6-speed guide or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (word, not an 8-speed like in different 992 911s). Those that are sad with the extra pedestrian 911’s Braun electrical razor-like gear selector nub might be happy to listen to a correct shift lever might be positioned on the middle console for the dual-clutch-equipped GT3s. The 7-speed is the faster choice, serving to the automotive to speed up from 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds. High velocity is 197 mph. Porsche additionally managed a Nürburgring lap time of 6:59.927, which is 17 seconds faster than the time of the 991 GT3 and simply a few seconds slower than the time of the 991 GT3 RS. You c;an watch in-car footage of that lap by clicking on the video above.

For the primary time within the 911 GT3’s historical past there is a double wishbone entrance axle. It is a utterly new setup in comparison with the earlier automotive and likewise options within the GT3 Cup racer. Advantages are mentioned to incorporate improved steering accuracy and cornering stability. As for the multi-link rear suspension, not one half is shared with the opposite 911 fashions on sale in the present day, in line with Preuninger.

The middle-lock wheels are bigger than earlier than with 20s within the entrance and 21s within the rear. The staggered Michelin tire setup options 315s within the again and 255s within the entrance. Monitor-focused Cup R tires might be an choice, in line with Preuninger. The usual iron brake rotors are additionally greater than earlier than, measuring 408 millimeters on the entrance axle, or 28 mm greater than earlier than. Carbon-ceramic rotors measuring 410 mm up entrance can be found.

The brand new 911 GT3 arrives as a 2022 mannequin. It lands at dealerships within the fall and can price $162,350. Additionally within the works is the aforementioned GT3 Touring, in addition to the more hardcore GT3 RS.